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BUTCHERS COPY-EDITING: THE CAMBRIDGE HANDBOOK FOR EDITORS, COPY-EDITORS AND PROOFREADERS PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Judith Butcher,Caroline Drake,Maureen Leach | 558 pages | 31 Oct 2006 | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS | 9780521847131 | English | Cambridge, United Kingdom Butchers Copy-editing: The Cambridge Handbook for Editors, Copy-editors and Proofreaders PDF Book The majority of copy-editors these days are freelances, working for a variety of different clients, and often to a fixed budget and schedule. This classic reference guide has been comprehensively revised to reflect the latest developments in publishing. This book takes as its model the most complicated kind of publication, where the design and house style are not standardized and the copy-editor has to make decisions about stylistic conventions and obtain advice on points of design. For the experienced proofreader and copyeditor, it remains invaluable for its many checklists and appendices and as a quick port of call for answers to all sorts of queries from matters of punctuation and spelling to points of editorial style and mark-up. For those not already familiar with Butcher , the fourth edition provides a clear and methodical introduction to the copyediting process, a guide to dealing with all the elements that have to be fitted together to produce 'a well-organized and consistent book'. Launch Research Feed. Preliminary pages 8. Proofs 6. Or the manufacturer of one of the millions of products that we sell. On-screen editing Anne Waddingham Appendixes: 1. Although some publishers make it a condition of acceptance that typescripts be provided in electronic form, there are still occasions — perhaps because the book has been written over a long period or by many contributors — when electronic files for some or all of the book are not available. Science and mathematics books The same person may do all four of these things, or they may be split in various ways. Other special subjects; There is an appendix listing the countries of the former USSR, Baltic States and the former Yugoslavia, and another giving instructions on how to check that an ISBN is correct which I confess to never having exercised my brain too much about before, but no doubt will check assiduously from now on. Introduction; 2. Proofs; 6. Preliminary pages; 8. Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading. View 1 excerpt, cites methods. It contains chapters devoted to: preparing the text for the typesetter, illustrations, proofs, house style, preliminary pages, indexes, and bibliographical references. Multi-author and multi-volume works; Science and mathematics books; Butchers Copy-editing: The Cambridge Handbook for Editors, Copy-editors and Proofreaders Writer Write your question below:. Clear and methodical introduction For those not already familiar with Butcher , the fourth edition provides a clear and methodical introduction to the copyediting process, a guide to dealing with all the elements that have to be fitted together to produce 'a well- organized and consistent book'. The copy-editor ensures that any additional material, such as an index, is well organized and consistent see chapters 5 and 8 , and might be asked by the publisher to see that the cost of corrections is allocated fairly between author, typesetter and publisher through the use of colour coding see section. Substantive editing aims to improve the overall coverage and presentation of a piece of writing, its content, scope, length, level and organization. The development of core standards for editing in South Africa. The editor should ensure that appropriate acknowledgement has been made for quotations or illustrations that need permission from the copyright owner, and will also look out for other legal problems. It continues to provide a model for best practice for other publishers, who may have slightly different styles. Indexes 9. For those not already familiar with Butcher , the fourth edition provides a clear and methodical introduction to the copyediting process, a guide to dealing with all the elements that have to be fitted together to produce 'a well-organized and consistent book'. Introduction 2. There is a very useful chapter by Anne Waddingham about on-screen editing, which includes a helpful checklist for the various processes involved. She now works as a freelance editor, copy-editor and proofreader. She I cannot think of this particular book separately from its author has provided support in times of confusion, instant solution in times of crisis and is a constant reassuring presence of best practice. Product Description. Preface 1. Judith Butcher has a wealth of editorial experience, gained first at Penguin Books, then at Cambridge University Press, where she was head of the copy-editing department. However, there is no doubt that every publishing professional should have a copy of Butcher and I am very happy to reinstate her in my reference stable. Old English and Middle English letters; 7. Fishpond works with suppliers all over the world to bring you a huge selection of products, really great prices, and delivery included on over 25 million products that we sell. Bibliographical references; Illustrations 5. She continues to be my 'Best Mate', a thoroughbred, an archetypal workhorse and that 'once in a lifetime' winner. It's easy to get started - we will give you example code. View 2 excerpts, cites background and methods. It follows a format and structure broadly similar to the third edition. So what of the extra material? Skip to search form Skip to main content You are currently offline. Preliminary copy-editing, design and specimen pages 3. In she began to edit, write and train copy-editors on a freelance basis. When I first started freelancing, I visited a prospective client in search of work. Multi-author and multi-volume works Butchers Copy-editing: The Cambridge Handbook for Editors, Copy-editors and Proofreaders Reviews Proofreading Books. Book sizes; 3. In book publishing, copy-editors may be involved at three stages. Morris, E. The A heads are slightly larger, making for clearer text that is easier to navigate, and the phrasing of the headings is often slightly more elegant. Neil Paterson, The Bookseller 'This is a monument to clarity and clear thinking: a master class in what is fast becoming a lost art Substantive editing aims to improve the overall coverage and presentation of a piece of writing, its content, scope, length, level and organization. The copy-editor ensures that any additional material, such as an index, is well organized and consistent see chapters 5 and 8 , and might be asked by the publisher to see that the cost of corrections is allocated fairly between author, typesetter and publisher through the use of colour coding see section. I referred to the fourth edition in the course of my work over a few weeks. Clear and methodical introduction For those not already familiar with Butcher , the fourth edition provides a clear and methodical introduction to the copyediting process, a guide to dealing with all the elements that have to be fitted together to produce 'a well-organized and consistent book'. Open Access. Create Alert. It's rather like commenting on a make-over given to a close member of the family that one sees every day. Judith Butcher has a wealth of editorial experience, gained first at Penguin Books, then at Cambridge University Press, where she was head of the copy-editing department. Other special subjects; How to check that an ISBN is correct. For the sake of simplicity throughout this book we call the latter copy-editors, and the people who brief them commissioning editors. Preliminary copy-editing, design and specimen pages; 3. Clear presentation of the material for the typesetter involves making sure that it is complete and that all the parts are clearly identified: for example, the grade of each subheading, which pieces of text such as long quotations should be distinguished typographically from the main text, and where tables and illustrations should be placed. House style 7. The editor may suggest improvements for the author to make, or may by agreement with the author rewrite and rearrange the material, suggest better illustrations, and so on. This preliminary check might be carried out by the copy-editor or an in-house project editor or editorial assistant. This method is suitable for projects where economy or rapid publication needs to take precedence and might include certain kinds of journal work and proceedings from conferences that need to be published quickly if they are to have maximum impact and, therefore, maximum sales. There should always be a thorough discussion by the interested parties of the merits and shortcomings of this method of publishing, and the author should be told that the material will be produced without copy-editing or even careful reading, if this is the case. Bibliographical references Illustrations 5. Abbreviations for states in the USA; 4. Copy Editing Books. This book takes as its model the most complicated kind of publication, where the design and house style are not standardized and the copy-editor has to make decisions about stylistic conventions and obtain advice on points of design. Butchers Copy-editing: The Cambridge Handbook for Editors, Copy-editors and Proofreaders Read Online Preface; 1. Log in. Introduction 2. It's easy to get started - we will give you example code. Product Description. Other parts of a book; However, for many freelance copy-editors the only publishing contact will be the desk editor, managing editor or production editor who gives them the work. Indexes; 9. Highly Influenced. The Handbook of Journal Publishing. It is this joint role that gives the job its fascination. Illustrations 5. Copy Editing. Checklist of copy-editing 2. The Russian alphabet; 6. Difference between copyediting and proofreading What makes a professional proofreader or copyeditor? 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